HINTS  ON  HOUSE  FURNISHING, 


WITH  COMPLIMENTS  OF 


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6th  AVENUE  AND  17th  STREET, 

Nos.  263  Sixth.  Avenue 

and 

104  and  106  West  17th  Street, 


NEW  YORK. 


HINTS  ON  HOUSE  FURNISHING, 


WITH  COMPLIMENTS  OF  THE 


6th  Avenue  and  17th  Street, 

Nos.  263  Sixth  Avenue  and  104  and  106  W.  Seventeenth  St, 
NEW  Y O R K . 


'fP'HE  unsatisfied  demand  for  something  new  necessitates  constant  change  in 
fejS  Furniture,  as  in  every  other  branch  of  industry;  new  ideas  come  to  pur- 
chaser and  to  maker,  and  to  harmonize  these,  new  styles  must  be  wrought  and 
presented. 

After  many  years’  experience  in  wood-working,  we  are  entirely  competent 
to  do  the  very  best  work  in  that  line  ; we  employ  in  every  department  the  most 
skilled  workmen,  and  our  designers  are  thoroughly  educated,  and  fully  alive  to 
the  wants  and  demands  of  the  present  time.  Our  factories  are  extensive,  fully 
equipped  and  rightly  adapted  for  the  work  required  ; personal  supervision  is 
given  to  the  smallest  details  of  our  business,  whether  as  to  making,  finishing 
or  delivering  goods. 

We  cannot  do  justice  to  our  Carpet  Department  by  describing  its  stock, 
but  a visit  will  convince  anyone  that  it  is  the  most  complete  and  largest  in  the 
city.  Bear  in  mind  that  shoppers  to  our  warerooms  will  labor  under  no  dis- 
advantage, as  it  is  a pleasure  to  show  goods,  and  a large  and  commodious 
passenger  elevator  passes  through  the  building. 

Under  these  conditions  we  are  enabled  to  speak  confidently  of  our  ability 
to  produce,  largely  and  promptly,  goods  that  cannot  be  surpassed  in  elegance 
of  design,  reliability  of  the  work,  and  beauty  and  durability  of  the  finish.  We 
seek,  therefore,  a share  of  your  patronage,  and  guarantee  satisfactory  dealings 
in  every  particular.  All  letters  of  inquiry,  etc.,  will  receive  our  full  and  im- 
mediate attention. 

THE  MUTUAL  PUI^NITUI^E  60., 
2G3  Sixth  Avenue, 


Near  17th  St. 


NEW  YORK. 


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When  our  advice  is  sought  in  the  purchase  of  Furniture  we  always  give  the 
first  place  to  qualities  of  usefulness,  durability  and  perfection  of  workmanship ; 
and  the  second  to  a consideration  of  beauty  and  artistic  value.  If  a piece  of  cab- 
inet furniture  is  well  made  it  should  last  from  fifty  to  a hundred  years,  but  if 
badly  put  together  it  becomes  a source  of  annoyance  and  expense  from  the  day  it 
is  purchased. 

THE  HALL.  — In  entering  a house  the  Hall  or  Vestibule  is  naturally  the 
first  division  of  a house  that  meets  the  eye,  and  should,  therefore,  be  of  a quiet 
and  undemonstrative  nature,  or  else  it  should  give  the  key-note  to  the  entire 
house.  In  any  case  the  furniture  as  well  as  the  decoration  and  wall-paper  should 
be  in  a lower  tone  than  the  rest  of  the  house,  never  richer. 

An  umbrella  stand,  a hat  rack  or  some  other  appliance  for  hats  and  coats, 
are  the  necessary  requisites  for  a hall.  The  choice  of  color  depends  largely  upon 
the  treatment  of  the  walls.  Light  or  dark  oak,  or  American  walnut,  are  useful 
woods,  if  the  decoration  admits  of  it.  Antique  oak,  however,  is  the  prevailing 
wood  for  Halls. 

Many  householders  use  matting,  while  others  who  wish  a noiseless  floor-cov- 
ering think  that  nothing  can  equal  a Brussels  carpet.  Whatever  you  put  in  the 
Hall,  aim  at  a broad  effect  in  carpeting  the  stairway. 

The  stair-carpet  should,  of  course,  be  carefully  chosen  to  harmonize  with  the 
general  scheme  of  the  staircase  and  Hall.  In  the  matter  of  wall-paper  for  the 
vestibule  and  stairway  creamy  yellow  or  buff,  pale  fawn,  pale  salmon,  or  light 
tones  of  Indian  red,  pale  sage  green,  turquoise  blue,  are  among  the  tints  to  be 
recommended.  Grays  are  apt  to  have  a gloomy  effect,  unless  relieved  by  paint- 
ings or  engravings.  Take  care  not  to  let  your  hall  overpower  the  rooms  which 
are  entered  from  it,  but  let  it  be  subordinate  and  leading  up  to  the  colors  of  the 
reception-room. 

THE  DINING-ROOM.  — If  the  walls  of  the  dining-room  are  dull  red 
your  dining-room  furniture  may  be  of  light  oak,  or  very  dark  oak.  Mahogany  or 
walnut  stands  well  against  sage  or  olive  green,  or  dull  gray  blue.  The  furniture 
of  a dining-room  should  of  course  be  more  substantial  than  that  of  the  Drawing- 
room. 

In  selecting  a sideboard  every  one  must  be  guided  to  some  extent  by 
individual  taste.  Tiles,  painted  leather,  and  carving  in  low  relief,  are  all  effective 
additions  either  to  a sideboard  or  a cabinet.  Round-cornered  furniture  is  perhaps 


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FURNISHING. 

a little  less  dangerous  than  square  with  small  children,  but  this  is  the  sole 
advantage. 

Besides  the  sideboard,  there  are  the  extension  table,  side  table,  chairs, 
lounge,  etc.,  all  of  which  must  harmonize  with  each  other  and  with  the  side- 
board. Take  care  to  get  the  best  proportion  and  sizes  possible  for  your  dining- 
table,  as  much  comfort  depends  on  this.  The  length  of  the  table  when  closed 
should  not  be  too  great,  or  it  will  be  cumbrous  to  move.  A dining-room 
chair  should  be  strong,  not  too  heavy  to  move,  and  comfortable.  The  seat 
and  back  may  be  upholstered  or  not. 

Favorite  materials  for  covering  dining  chairs  are  Plain  and  Embossed  Leather. 
In  covering  the  Dining-room  colored  India  mattings  are  sometimes  used. 
Brussels  carpet  is  the  cheapest  and  best  wearing  for  ordinary  purposes,  though 
a good  Turkey  carpet  will  prove  in  the  long  run  an  economical  investment. 

If  the  carpet  and  walls  are  full  of  patterns  and  various  colors,  the  curtains 
will  be  best  of  one  color  only,  or  two  shades  of  the  same  color.  A certain  rich- 
ness and  heaviness  of  decoration  is  not  unbecoming  in  this  room.  Where  oil 
paintings  are  hung,  plain  sage  or  olive  green,  or  dull  red  walls  make  a good  back- 
ground ; these  may  be  painted,  or  suitable  wall-papers  provided.  Pompeian  red 
has  been  considerably  used,  and  is  very  effective  as  well  as  tasteful.  There 
are  likewise  the  French  leather  papers,  Japanese  and  real  leathers,  painted  can- 
vas, or  even  some  of  the  printed  cretonnes,  and  a variety  of  means  of  covering  the 
walls. 

THE  DRAWING-ROOM  OR  PARLOR. — This  room  should  be 
suited  as  nearly  as  possible  to  the  varied  purposes  of  recreation,  social  and  intel- 
lectual, uniformly  associated  with  its  name.  It  is  useless  to  have  a lot  of  stiff 
high  chairs.  Rather  vary  the  seats  as  much  as  possible,  taking  care  they  are  not 
too  high.  Convenient  ottomans  in  out-of-the-way  angles  and  recesses  are  of  use, 
as  they  relieve  the  centre  of  the  room. 

The  drawing-room  admits  of  as  much  freedom  of  arrangement  as  you  like, 
under  certain  graceful  restraints.  Choose  out  a convenient  spot  for  your  piano- 
forte, as  much  in  the  dark  as  possible.  Then  consider  the  best  form  of  cabinet 
for  your  room,  and,  if  possible,  place  it  at  the  other  end  away  from  the  piano.  A 
moderate  sized  writing-table,  pedestal,  fancy  table  or  flower-stand  may  stand  in  a 
recess  or  window.  One  or  two  small  tables  may  also  be  distributed  around  the 
room.  A small  cabinet  for  music  will  generally  fill  in  somewhere  along  the 


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If  the  parlor  seems  too  long,  or  you  wish  to  break  the  line  somewhere,  a 
low  folding  screen,  with  painted  or  embroidered  panels  in  a light  framework  may 
be  introduced  with  good  effect.  It  has  been  a fashion  of  late  years  to  introduce 
a mirror  with  an  elaborate  arrangement  of  gilded  framework,  reaching  from  the 
ceiling  nearly  to  the  floor.  The  windows  may  be  heavily  draped  with  curtains  of 
handsome  material  in  keeping  with  the  furniture.  Lace  curtains  and  lambrequins 
are  also  largely  used. 

The  Cabinet  is  an  artistic  piece  of  furniture  for  the  Parlor,  and  may  be  made 
to  contain  books,  portfolios,  music,  trinkets,  and  portable  drawing-room  property 
of  various  sorts.  As  a rule,  a beveled  mirror  should  occupy  some  portion  of  the 
back.  Artistic  bronzes,  easels,  corner  stands,  etc.,  are  all  suitable  to  the  Drawing- 
room. 

Tt  is  impossible  to  lay  down  any  set  rules  for  the  practical  arrangement  of  an 
artistically  furnished  parlor.  The  walls,  mirrors,  sofas,  chairs,  pictures,  rugs, 
etc.,  should  form  one  continuous,  harmonious,  though  varied  panorama  of  pleas- 
ing forms  and  colors.  The  carpet  and  drapery  should  also  fall  into  the  scheme 
of  the  decoration,  so  that  when  we  leave  the  roum  it  is  with  a feeling  that  it  con- 
tains an  indescribable  something  which  soothes  and  gratifies  our  mind  and  senses 
— sweetness  and  light — refinement  and  beauty — although  we  are  at  a loss  to  tell 
precisely  the  causes  which  contribute  to  our  satisfaction.  Other  rooms  are  more 
or  less  of  a utilitarian  order,  but  in  the  Parlor  fancy  reigns  supreme,  and  our 
spirits  find  free  scope,  unfettered  by  the  weightier  cares  of  life.  Whatever  of 
poetry,  of  art,  or  of  culture  there  is  in  us,  will  manifest  itself  in  the  furnishing  and 
decoration  of  the  Drawing-room.  > 


THE  LIBRARY  . — If  this  room  is  set  apart  as  a Library  proper  its 
arrangement  will  naturally  take  the  form  of  a series  of  convenient  book-shelves, 
closely  and  methodically  filled.  In  most  households,  however,  it  is  also  a study 
or  home  office,  a smoking  and  lounging  room,  a schoolroom,  anteroom,  etc. 
When  this  is  the  case  it  should  be  furnished  in  a pleasant  and  useful  manner.  It 
should  contain  two  or  more  large  desks,  a heavy  writing-table,  fitted  with  drawers 
and  cupboards  for  the  reception  of  papers  and  manuscripts,  besides  many  other 
conveniences  for  study  or  recreation.  A certain  rude,  effective  style  is  permis- 
sible in  a nondescript  room  which  would  be  out  of  place  elsewhere. 

THE  BEDROOM. — The  furniture  of  a Bedroom  presents  no  great 
difficulties  in  the  way  of  selection,  the  different  pieces  being  dictated  by  the  re- 
quirements of  rest  and  of  the  toilet.  Walnut,  ash,  oak,  mahogany,  birch,  or  other 
sets  may  be  selected.  It  is  unnecessary  to  state  that  the  bedstead  should  be  the  most 
comfortable  and  convenient  one  you  can  afford  to  purchase. 

The  folding  bed  has  become  very  popular,  being  so  constructed  as  to  fold 
up  into  the  exact  resemblance  of  a bureau,  book-case,  desk,  wardrobe,  sofa, 
mantel,  parlor  pier  glass,  or  parlor  cabinet.  Folding  beds  are  designed  for  sit- 
ting-rooms, or  bedchambers  used  as  sitting-rooms  or  boudoirs.  The  crowding 


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of  large  families  into  small  spaces  has  considerably  developed  the  “ folding  ” or 
■ “ combination”  furniture.  The  greatest  space  occupied  by  furniture  is  the  bed, 
and  it  is  naturally  desired  to  change  its  position  from  the  horizontal  to  the  vertical 
during  the  day.  It  frequently  saves  the  expense  of  renting  an  additional  room. 
Similar  combinations  in  other  articles  of  furniture  have  also  come  into  vogue. 

The  bedstead  was  formerly  altogether  of  wood,  now  it  is  frequently  of  brass 
or  iron,  but  the  wood  bedstead  more  completely  furnishes  the  room.  Touching 
the  question  of  wall-paper,  it  is  best  not  to  select  too  sombre  or  too  glaring 
shades.  The  Bedroom  should  look  cool  as  well  as  cleanly.  Whatever  carpet  is 
chosen  it  should  be  one  of  unobtrusive  color.  If  you  have  a room  of  which  the 
style  is  a little  too  sombre,  then  lighten  it  and  brighten  it  by  all  the  means  in 
your  power.  If  it  be  inclined  to  be  garish  and  glaring,  then  subdue  it.  Straw 
matting  is  the  next  best  thing  to  no  carpet  at  all. 

The  drapery  should  be  light  and  not  massive.  Chenille  or  Turkoman  with 
Swiss  or  Nottingham  lace  inside  is  not  expensive  and  to  be  had  in  a variety  of 
designs.  Cretonnes  are  comely,  too,  if  care  be  taken  to  avoid  the  very  gaudy  ones. 

Too  much  attention  can  scarcely  be  expended  on  our  sleeping-rooms,  in 
order  that  we  may  have  them  wholesome,  convenient  and  cheerful.  It  is  im- 
possible to  over-estimate  the  value  of  refreshing  sleep  to  a busy  people  like  the 
Americans,  particularly  to  the  city  folks,  who  are  obliged  to  do  much  brain  work. 
A couch  or  lounge,  for  instance,  should  not  be  omitted  from  a bedroom  when 
the  occupant  can  afford  one.  This  resting-place  is  very  tempting  for  an  after- 
noon or  evening  nap.  It  should  be  low  and  broad,  and  comfortable  enough  to 
serve  as  a bed  on  occasion. 

In  selecting  a Bedroom  set  the  preference  seems  to  be  for  light-colored 
wood,  finished  in  oils  and  of  a design  that  is  graceful  rather  than  heavy.  A full 
suit  of  bedroom  furniture  consists  of  bedstead,  bureau,  washstand,  two  small 
chairs,  armchair,  rocking-chair,  couch,  towel-rack,  small  table,  mantel  mirror 
and  wardrobe. 

A bedroom  set  of  the  “Cottage  ” style  of  furniture  can  be  bought  or  ordered 
in  any  color  that  you  may  fancy.  Cherry,  antique  oak,  mahogany,  walnut,  and 
olive  furnish  a room  in  a very  tasteful  manner.  One  or  two  attractive  pictures  on 
the  wall  produce  a very  cheerful  effect. 

CARPETS. — It  has  been  truly  said  that  to  go  through  our  Carpet 
Department  is  to  wander  over  the  lands  of  the  Orient.  The  tread  upon  soft  car- 
pets is  one  of  the  luxuries  that  adds  greatly  to  the  comfort  of  modern  rooms.  Our 
immense  stock  comprises  an  endless  variety  of  carpets,  rugs  and  mattings,  all  of 
our  own  designs. 

You  may  have  your  choice  from  endless  patterns  of  beautiful  Wiltons, 
Moquettes,  Axminsters,  Goblins,  Velvets,  Body  and  Tapestry  Brussels,  Extra  and 
Medium  Superfine  Ingrains,  Three-ply  ; Coir  and  Napier  Mattings  ; Stair  pads  ; 
Venetian  and  Damask  Stair  carpets.  As  a means  of  aiding  you  to  select  exactly 


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what  you  want,  we  would  suggest  walking  through  our  Carpet  Department,  where 
all  of  the  above  are  displayed  in  rich  profusion. 

There  is  no  greater  embellishment  to  a room  than  a handsome  floor-covering. 
In  the  Bedroom  and  Parlor,  some  sort  of  Carpet  is  well  nigh  indispensable.  A 
room  with  fine  furniture  on  bare  floors  must  necessarily  seem  cold  and  incongru- 
ous. On  the  other  hand,  when  a carpet  is  supplied  in  harmony  with  the  furniture 
and  wall  decoration,  a room  always  gains  in  congeniality,  refinement  and  pictur- 
esque appearance.  You  will  find  in  our  stock  exquisite  carpets  of  every  conceiv- 
able design,  and  suitable  for  any  apartment  of  the  house. 

UPHOLSTERING  DEPARTMENT.  — Our  facilities  for  up- 
holstering and  manufacturing  furniture  to  order  are  unrivalled.  We  can  make  furni- 
ture en  suite  for  each  separate  room.  Customers  can  make  their  own  selections 
from  our  large  supply  of  coverings  and  frames.  The  manufacture  of  fancy  pieces 
is  another  accommodation  we  extend  to  our  patrons.  If  you  have  a set  of  furniture 
from  which  a chair  or  sofa  or  any  other  article  is  missing,  we  can  supply  it,  either 
from  our  immense  stock  or  by  making  it  to  order. 

Deceptions  are  entirely  foreign  to  our  mode  of  manufacture.  Under  no 
circumstances  do  we  resort  to  Excelsior,  salt  hay , or  tow  in  our  Upholstering 
department.  In  making  joints  we  use  a dowel,  not  wishing  to  trust  to  the  cheap 
glue  with  which  nearly  all  the  “ bargain”  furniture  is  joined— to  be  put  assunder. 
The  fabrics  used  in  covering  are  among  the  newest  importations.  These  include 
Goblins,  Silk  and  Parisian  Tapestries,  Prussian  and  Parisian  Velours,  Silk  and 
Mohair  plushes,  spun  Silk,  petite  points,  the  ever  popular  hair  cloth,  and  novelty- 
goods  of  every  description. 

GENERAL  ADVICE  ABOUT  FURNISHING.  — The  ques- 
tion whether  a house  should  be  furnished  throughout  in  one  style  or  whether 
each  room  may  represent  a different  style  is  easily  disposed  of.  A house  should 
be  furnished  harmoniously  throughout,  and  not  be  a series  of  violent  contrasts  in 
style.  On  the  other  hand,  the  purity  of  style  which  insists  on  every'  article,  even 
to  the  timepiece  and  fire  tongs,  in  a room  having  the  same  points  of  family  like- 
ness is  a dull,  narrow,  uncongenial  rule,  and  those  who  advocate  it  fail  to  recog- 
nize the  broad  principle  underlying  all  true  art. 

It  takes  a good  while  to  become  a tolerable  judge  of  furniture,  and  the  safest 
plan  is  to  go  to  a house  of  established  reputation  like  the  Mutual  Furniture 
Company.  Our  success  has  been  owing  largely  to  the  fact  that  our  customers 
not  only  get  the  full  value  of  their  money,  but  are  so  thoroughly  satisfied  that 
they  generally  return  for  future  purchases,  and  in  many  instances  obtain  for  us 
the  patronage  of  their  friends  and  acquaintances. 

There  are  many  things  in  life  you  can  afford  to  do  by  halves,  but  furnishing 
is  not  one  of  them.  The  most  economical  plan  is  to  buy  your  furniture  from  a 
large  concern — where  the  magnitude  of  the  business  makes  it  feasible  to  keep  in 
stock  a large  assortment  of  modern  and  antique  styles.  The  Mutual  Furniture 


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Company  is  enabled  to  do  this  by  employing  competent  hands  to  manufacture 
from  original  designs  sets  of  furniture  so  planned  that  they  can  be  made  in  quan- 
tities and  of  the  best  workmanship.  Our  wood  is  well  seasoned  and  all  the  parts 
are  put  together  in  the  most  scientific  way — only  violence  can  break  our  furniture. 
It  has  always  been  our  aim  to  supply  the  public  with  well-designed  and  well-made 
furniture — both  for  beauty  and  use — at  reasonable  rates. 

We  are  not  offering  bargains  by  palming  off  inferior  sets  as  first-class  goods. 
We  keep  the  best  workmen  that  are  to  be  had  on  good  wages  all  the  year  round. 
Only  the  best  materials  are  used  for  covering,  and  our  exceptional  facilities  make 
it  possible  for  us  to  manufacture  furniture  in  all  the  prevailing  styles.  By  glan- 
cing through  this  catalogue  you  will  readily  see  that  by  dealing  with  us  you  can 
procure  sumptuous,  substantial  and  stylish  suits  of  furniture  in  great  variety  and 
of  the  very  best  make. 

If  you  will  honor  us  with  a visit  to  our  warerooms,  we  can  ensure  you  of 
courteous  treatment,  and  whether  you  decide  to  purchase  anything  or  not,  you 
will  certainly  be  impressed  with  the  fact  that  there  is  no  other  house  that  can 
compete  with  our  prices,  considering  the  first-class  quality  of  our  furniture.  You 
will  save  money  by  ascertaining  how  reasonable  our  rates  are.  This  can  be  done 
by  consulting  us  either  personally  or  by  letter. 

We  employ  a number  of  gentlemen  who  are  experts  in  suiting  furniture  to 
the  interior  decoration  of  a house,  and  we  are  always  willing,  when  appealed  to  in 
such  matters,  to  send  them  to  the  apartments  of  customers,  who  will  thus  be 
enabled  to  select  suits  in  harmony  with  the  background  and  wall-paper.  This 
novel  feature  of  our  business  has  always  given  great  satisfaction,  and  is  especially 
recommended  in  cases  where  it  is  not  desired  to  change  the  decorations  already 
provided. 

Another  accommodation  which  we  extend  to  everyone,  irrespective  of  class  or 
condition,  is  our  custom  of  cheerfully  giving  estimates.  This  system  will  be 
found  of  especial  advantage  to  out-of-town  customers.  If  you  wish  to  know  the 
exact  cost  of  furnishing  a room,  flat  or  a whole  house,  and  you  cannot  visit  our 
mammoth  warerooms  in  person,  send  or  write  for  an  estimate. 

ADVANTAGES  TO  BE  CONSIDERED.— The  advantages  to 
be  derived  by  dealing  with  the  Mutual  Furniture  Company  are  : 

Customers  may  select  from  the  newest  designs. 

Our  furniture  is  all  hand-made,  from  seasoned  lumber. 

We  employ  competent  workmen  in  every  department. 

We  supervise  our  own  manufactures. 

Our  salesmen  are  polite,  and  consider  it  no  trouble  to  show  goods. 

Our  rates  are  reasonable,  and  satisfaction  is  guaranteed. 

Cordial  welcome  and  courteous  treatment  are  ensured  to  all  who  visit  our 
Mammoth  Warerooms,  at  263  Sixth  Avenue  and  104  and  106  West  17th  Street, 
New  York. 


MUTUAL  FURNITURE 


SUPERB  CARPETS. 


No.  1. — Furniture  and  Carpet  Wareroom,  showing  the  effect  of  Furniture 
on  the  several  designs  and  colorings  of  Carpets.  This  mode  of  displaying 
goods  enables  a person  to  furnish  with  a view  to  harmony  in  colors.  &c. 


A visit  to  our  Carpet  and  Rug  Department  will  sat- 
isfy the  most  fastidious  that  no  pains  have  been  spared 
in  selecting  this  stock,  as  both  in  color  and  design  they 
are  all  that  could  be  wished  for.  Our  Carpet  stock 
consists  of  Moquettes,  Wiltons,  Body  Brussels,  Tapes- 
tries and  Ingrains. 


COMPANY,  NEW  YORK. 


No.  2. — Ladies'  Boudoir,  generally  furnished  in  Moquette  Carpet, 
Dagastan  Bug  Couches,  Keception  Chair  in  Velour,  with  fringe  to  corre- 
spond, Centre  Table  with  plush  cover  and  Sewing  Table,  wood  top.  To 
give  this  room  a rich  effect  it  should  be  furnished  in  Cherry  or  solid  Ma- 
hogany. A Cheval  Glass  and  Dressing-table  are  necessary  to  complete  the 
furnishing  of  this  room. 


Mantel  Mirrors  made  to  order.  Designs  fur- 
nished and  estimates  given. 


MUTUAL  FURNITURE 


PARLOR  FURNITURE'. 


No.  3. — A heavy  Turkish  suit  of  8 pieces,  carved  Centre  Table,  Pedestals, 
Portieres  and  Turkoman  Curtains,  Mantel  and  Window  Lambrequins,  Mantel 
and  Pier  Glasses.  This  room  should  he  carpeted  in  Moquette,  Wilton  or 
Axminster. 


We  can  fearlessly  state  that  our  stock  of  Parlor 
Furniture  exceeds  any  that  can  be  seen  in  this  country. 
The  room  devoted  to  this  branch  of  our  business  covers 
IX  acres.  To  have  an  idea  of  the  beauty,  both  in  designs 
and  coverings,  of  the  Parlor  Suits  contained  in  these 


LIBRARY  FURNITURE. 


No.  4.— Library.  Furnished  with  Leather  Arm-chair  and  Rocker;  also 
one  or  two  small  Chairs,  as  the  size  of  the  room  may  permit;  Book-case, 
Writing-desk  and  Table,  the  latter  either  in  cloth,  leather  or  wood  top. 
Antique  Oak  is  the  most  fashionable  wood  nowadays  with  which  to  fur- 
nish Libraries. 


mammoth  warerooms,  one  must  visit  them;  callers 
will  be  put  to  no  inconvenience  in  doing  so,  as  we  have 
a large  passenger  elevator  going  through  the  six  floors 


MUTUAL  FURNITURE 


BEDROOM  FURNITURE. 

No.  5. — Bedrooms  are  generally  furnished  with  Bedstead,  Dressing 
Bureau  and  Washstand,  in  Mahogany,  Cherry,  Oak  or  Walnut,  with  or 
without  Marble  tops;  2 small  over  stuffed  Chairs,  one  Arm  and  one  Back- 
ing Chair  and  Couch,  all  covered  in  French  Cretonnes;  also  a Mantel  Mir- 
ror and  Wardrobe  to  correspond  with  the  Bedstead  and  Dressing  Bureau. 
The  Drapery  of  this  room  is  generally  of  light  material.  Swiss  Curtains 
seem  to  prevail  in  the  furnishing  of  Bedrooms. 


Our  Shade  Department  is  complete  in  all 
respects. 


COMPANY,  NEW  YORK. 


RECEPTION-ROOM  FURNITURE. 


No.  6. — Reception-room.  Too  much  attention  cannot  be  given  to  the 
furnishing  of  this  room,  as  its  Draperies  have  to  correspond  in  a certain 
measure  with  the  colorings  of  the  Carpet  and  Furniture  cover;  as  a rule, 
Lambrequins  and  heavy  festooning  are  used  in  the  drapery  of  this  room.  A 
Conversation  Chair,  Divan,  Sofa,  Arm-chair,  Window  and  two  odd  Reception 
Chairs,  covered  in  heavy  Tapestries.  A Mantel  Mirror  and  pair  of  Pedes- 
tals complete  its  furnishing— (not  forgetting  the  conventional  Piano). 


A visit  to  our  warerooms  is  money  saved. 


DINING-ROOM  FURNITURE. 


No.  7. — Dining-room.  Buffet  Side  Table,  Pillar  Extension  Table,  six  Side, 
two  Arm  Chairs  and  a Lounge,  all  in  Leather,  generally  constitute  the  furnishing 
of  this  room,  and,  like  a Library,  it  is  fashionable  to  furnish  in  Antique  Oak. 

Breakfast  and  Ante-room.  Furniture  in  general  use  in  Breakfast-room  con-, 
sists  of  lightly  Upholstered  Chairs,  with  fancy  backs,  six  in  number,  two  Arm- 
chairs and  Rocker;  the  latter  is  often  Rattan  or  Cane  seat;  a Side  and  English 
Breakfast  Table.  The  Ante-room  is  generally  furnished  with  a few  odd  pieces 
and  Divan,  covered  in  light  Silk  Tapestries,  and  a Centre-Table.  A few  Turkish 
or  Dagastan  Rugs  lend  a richness  to  this  room,  which  should  not  be  overlooked 
in  its  furnishing. 


COMPANY,  NEW  YORK 


DRAWING-ROOM  FURNITURE. 

No.  8. — Drawing-room  or  Parlor.  These  rooms,  as  a rule,  are  fur- 
nished something  in  the  Reception-room  style,  hut  heavier,  with  double 
Pier  Glasses  and  Mantel  Mirrors.  The  upholstery  work  in  these  rooms 
should  be  in  heavy  Tapestry,  Gobelins  and  Fringes;  a handsomely  carved 
Centre  Table  is  used  in  both  rooms.  Parlor  and  Drawing-room  suits  now 
in  use  consist  of  Sofa,  Divan,  and  five  odd  pieces.  Care  should  be  taken 
in  selecting  covers  for  these  suits,  as  they  should  in  all  cases  be  in  har- 
mony with  the  Draperies. 


Mutual  Furniture  and  M’fg  Co. 

pne®  list. 

Parlor  Suits,  in  oak,  ...  from 

“ walnut, 

“ cherry, 

“ mahogany, 

Chamber  Suits,  in  antique  ash, 

“ “ oak, 

“ “ walnut, 

“ “ mahogany, 

Dining  Hoorn  Extension  Tables,  in  all  woods, 

“ Side  Boards,  ... 

“ Chairs,  ... 

Tables,  - from  $1.25  to  $4.00.  Chairs, 

Pier  and  Mantel  Mirrors,  of  all  woods  and  designs, 

Standing  and  Hanging  Cabinets,  in  all  woods  and  designs, 

Hat  Backs  and  Easels,  “ “ 

Book  Cases,  “ 

' Folding  Beds,  “ “ 

Lounges,  in  all  coverings,  “ “ 


$35.00 

to 

$200.00 

35.00 

to 

200.00 

45.00 

to 

300.00 

55.00 

to 

500.00 

17.00 

to 

80.00 

23.00 

to 

250.00 

23.00 

to 

375.00 

35.00 

to 

450.00 

8.00 

to 

75.00 

9.00 

to 

150.00 

.50 

to 

12.00 

.40 

to 

2.75 

12.00 

to 

125.00 

6.50 

to 

30.00 

5.00 

to 

90.00 

1.00 

to 

12.50 

10.75 

to 

95.00 

10.00 

to 

80.00 

CARPETS. 


Moquette,  a large  assortment  of  latest  designs, 


Velvets,  “ 

Body  Brussels, 
Tapestry,  “ 

Ingrains,  “ 


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from  $1.25  to  $2.50  per  yard. 
1.15  to  1.75 
.75  to  1.50 
.50  to  1.00 
.45  to  1.10 


Bugs,  China  Matting  and  Oil  Cloth  at  equally  low  prices. 


You  can  furnish  your  house  20  per  cent,  less  at  our 
establishment  than  any  other  house  in  the  trade. 

TERMS  MADE  TO  SUIT. 

Our  Illustrated  Catalogue  of  132  pages,  showing  over  4SO 
new  designs  of  everything  requisite  to  furnish  a home,  sent 
free  on  receipt  of  IS  cents  to  cover  postage  and  packing. 

Mutual  Furniture  and  M’fg  Go., 

263  Sixth  Avenue  and  104  and  106  W.  17th  Street, 


NEW  PATENT  SIDEBOARD  REFRIGERATOR. 

Asli,  Oak  and  Walnut.  Beveled  Plates. 


Mutual  Furniture  Co.’s 

NEW  BUILDINGS, 


6th  Ave.  and  17th  St.,  New  York. 


